Budget & EconomyJohn Katko: The Washington Big Spenders' plan just isn't working.
Lee Zeldin: Bloated government's debt has become a great threat.
John Katko: Supports stimulus, to promote business growth.
Rob Astorino: N.Y. is most regulated, least business friendly state.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Tighten our belts but carefully, not a "slash-only approach".
David Paterson: Enforce spending cap, even by constitutional amendment.

Civil RightsJohn Katko: Same-sex marriage has been decided, so no opinion.
Rob Astorino: People from the Bronx drive up costs in Westchester.
Wendy Long: The Democrats cooked up this whole phony "war on women".
Wendy Long: Would never attend a same-sex marriage ceremony.
Bob Turner: The ship has sailed on gay marriage; focus elsewhere.
George Maragos: Publicly advocate the repeal of same-sex marriage.
Andrew Cuomo: Supports same-sex marriage and same rights of marriage.
David Paterson: Increased MWBE state contract participation from 4% to 24%.
Hakeem Jeffries: Supports affirmative action in state hiring & college.
Howard Mills: Reduce regulations on private sector.
Howard Mills: Include sexual orientation in discrimination & hate crimes.
Howard Mills: Restrict marriage to one man and one woman.

CorporationsZephyr Teachout: Level playing field between family stores and big business.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Access to capital for small business will create jobs.
David Paterson: Replace failed Empire Zone program with Excelsior Program.

EducationJohn Katko: 100 federal education programs, and no better education.
Lee Zeldin: Grade school students need to be better represented.
John Katko: Make decisions about public schools at local level.
John Katko: Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Rob Astorino: Common Core has been a disaster; replace with local control.
Zephyr Teachout: Public education is the foundation of democracy.
Andrew Cuomo: Follows federal lead in education by emphasizing performance.
Hakeem Jeffries: No abstinence ed nor voluntary prayer in public schools.

Government ReformWendy Long: Self-term limit to two terms; never lobby Congress.
Elise Stefanik: Regulation & government mandates stifles economic growth.
John Katko: Regulate campaign contributions from corporations and unions.
Zephyr Teachout: Public financing for all statewide and legislative elections.
Andrew Cuomo: Supports campaign finance reform as fair to all candidates.
Joe DioGuardi: In Congress, served as president of Truth In Government.
Joe DioGuardi: 1987: Voted NO on Congress pay raise; donated his to charity.
David Paterson: Comprehensive ethics reform about what is legal and rampant.
Hakeem Jeffries: Limit campaign spending and donations, but no term limits.

Health CareElise Stefanik: Repeal ObamaCare and replace with common sense solutions.
John Katko: Reform should be based on the free market.
Lee Zeldin: ObamaCare converts full-time jobs to part-time.
John Katko: Complete overhaul of ObamaCare.
Rob Astorino: ObamaCare meltdown changes the political landscape.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Opposes NYC large sugary drink ban.
Wendy Long: Opposes NYC large sugary drink ban.
Joe DioGuardi: Purpose of reform should have been to reduce the cost.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Investigate insurers until full program initiates in 2014.

Homeland SecurityWendy Long: Rebuild our military into an overwhelming American force.
Elise Stefanik: A well-funded Fort Drum helps North Country's future.
John Katko: Provide resources for constant state of military readiness.
Lee Zeldin: Freedom is because America's military is strong.
Andrew Cuomo: $15M for nation's 1st college dedicated to homeland security.
Kirsten Gillibrand: No across-the-board budget cuts to anti-terrorism.

ImmigrationWendy Long: Support physical walls, virtual walls, and official English.
John Katko: Tough, fair reform that restores the rule of law.
Lee Zeldin: Secure the borders, then deal with 11 million illegals.
John Katko: Require illegal immigrants to return to country of origin.
Zephyr Teachout: Immigrants are a pillar of our economy.
Bob Turner: Wouldn't report illegal immigrant working in his own home.
Joe DioGuardi: Shut down the borders before we reform anything.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Government IDs for illegals as part of comprehensive reform.
Rob Astorino: Illegal immigrants drive up costs of services.

JobsWendy Long: Administration has not created jobs in upstate New York.
Scott Noren: We need a jobs bill with national job-stimulating potential.
Joe DioGuardi: Democrats have created a toxic environment for NY jobs.

War & PeaceJohn Katko: Use military force to prevent hostile nuclear nations.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Al Qaeda has metastasized; get troops out of Afghanistan.
Wendy Long: Stand with Israel in ensuring Iran does not get nukes.
Wendy Long: No 2014 withdrawal date for troops in Afghanistan.
George Maragos: No military intervention in Syria; but pressure Arab League.